applause
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He was greeted with warm applause as he was handed a Premier League presentation box containing a plaque and a medal.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Then Modou Lo, a Senegalese wrestling legend and local resident, appeared to shouts and applause.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Most cuttingly, the reality TV veteran accused Maher of leaning heavily on canned applause and a laugh track to sell the idea that he’s funny.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The audience appears to hang on her every word, shout and moan, erupting in explosive applause as she utters the play’s last lines, arms extended ecstatically to the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
A ripple of applause turned to a roar as they began to play “God Bless America.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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